central core arriving in manchester on 13 june 2004 . this was the largest load that could be transferred via road from the factory , and required a police escort . this central core was lifted into place in august 2004 , after which the 180 spikes could begin being attached . early estimates had given an optimistic completion date of july 2003 , which contributed to the sculpture gaining the nickname g of the bang . the official un ##ve ##iling by lin ##ford christie took place on 12 january 2005 . in total the sculpture cost £ 1 @ . @ 42 million to design and construct — twice the original estimate , as the initial costing had neglected to include installation costs . funding was
central core arriving in manchester on 13 june 2004. this was the largest load that could be transferred via road from the factory, and required a police escort. this central core was lifted into place in august 2004, after which the 180 spikes could begin being attached. early estimates had given an optimistic completion date of july 2003, which contributed to the sculpture gaining the nickname g of the bang. the official unveiling by linford christie took place on 12 january 2005. in total the sculpture cost £ 1 @. @ 42 million to design and construct — twice the original estimate, as the initial costing had neglected to include installation costs. funding was